Lost Memory: I plan to make a trip to Columbus this summer so will take you up on that excellent trip suggestion. I always make a point of calling ahead so I can tour the theatre as someone is usually kind enough to meet me and the hubby.
Lost Memory: I’ve been to see this special atmospheric theatre last summer. I met the manager and his lovely wife. We watched a movie that night and enjoyed the atmospheric atmosphere as the clouds moved overhead and a slight breeze was felt like a natural breeze would feel when sitting outside in a courtyard setting as is depicted in most atmospheric theatres! I highly recommend this theatre if you are ever in Canton Ohio. BTW, great photo of this theatre and there is a Hollywood style walk of fame by the front doors. Also recommend a great restaurant nearby with many famous celebrity photos on the walls!
Rob: We’ll let you know if a trip to Youngstown this summer with friends takes place as I really hope to see the Robins and that it’s future is bright. Warren is known for being the home of the Packard family thus the W.D. Packard Music Hall and Packard Museum so it should definitely have its restored Robins Theatre!
Rob: And while researching the Robins Theatre I have been researching many of the theatres that were in Youngstown such as the Palace which is now a parking lot! If the City of Youngstown had to list 5 very bad demolition decisions, THIS would be one of them and perhaps in the #1 pole position! I use that term, pole position, as this is May and that means INDY and those famous words, “Gentlemen, Start Your Engines”.
Rob: Mr. Rankin is a good man and knows alot about theatre though I have never had the opportunity to meet him, in person. To follow through with his suggestion(s) is a good thing, too.
It is a complete and utter disgrace that this beautiful theatre was demolished and 38 years later it is a PARKING LOT! I hang my head in disgrace for the City of Youngstown in the State of Ohio!
Lost Memory: Thanks for the photos of the Robin, then and now as I see the marquee and vertical ROBINS sign are gone! Somehow I’m not surprised, but saddened none the less!
Good advice from Mr. Rankin and I hope to see this theatre, in person this summer! The above historical piece by Robin Lake is most fascinating to read. Thank you.
The Robins Theatre hopefully will be restored as it is connected with the Packard name and deserves to get some TLC. A trip this summer to Youngstown will include a trip to nearby Warren, now!
wolfgirl500: Funny that you would mention this theatre today as it also came up over lunch today with our Youngstown friends…great timing! I’ve gotten them interested in theatres so they have now acquired the incurable ‘bug’!
Chuck1231: Nice article about the organ and vintage b/w photo. I like the marquee then compared to now. Also, the figure skating photos on either side of the marquee.
It’s been a long since I posted here, but just wanted to invite anyone who has never attended one of their monthly organ recitals to do so as you won’t be disappointed in the recital or this theatre and the TLC is receives on a continual basis from the volunteer workers.
I can’t answer your theatre question concerning a Strand Theatre, but wolfgirl might have the answer. I’m sure she’ll tell us if she can. Cinematour is a great resource and comparative site, but without the message board it’s just not the same.
ken mc: Interesting review of the Ohio on the above link. Thanks.
Lost Memory: I plan to make a trip to Columbus this summer so will take you up on that excellent trip suggestion. I always make a point of calling ahead so I can tour the theatre as someone is usually kind enough to meet me and the hubby.
Lost Memory: Great photo so Columbus has this one and the Ohio!
Lost Memory: I’ve been to see this special atmospheric theatre last summer. I met the manager and his lovely wife. We watched a movie that night and enjoyed the atmospheric atmosphere as the clouds moved overhead and a slight breeze was felt like a natural breeze would feel when sitting outside in a courtyard setting as is depicted in most atmospheric theatres! I highly recommend this theatre if you are ever in Canton Ohio. BTW, great photo of this theatre and there is a Hollywood style walk of fame by the front doors. Also recommend a great restaurant nearby with many famous celebrity photos on the walls!
May the citizens of Anchorage AK do the right thing and restore their theatre…they won’t regret it now or in the future!
May the citizens of Anchorage AK do the right thing and restore their theatre…they won’t regret it now or in the future!
Rob: We’ll let you know if a trip to Youngstown this summer with friends takes place as I really hope to see the Robins and that it’s future is bright. Warren is known for being the home of the Packard family thus the W.D. Packard Music Hall and Packard Museum so it should definitely have its restored Robins Theatre!
Rob: And while researching the Robins Theatre I have been researching many of the theatres that were in Youngstown such as the Palace which is now a parking lot! If the City of Youngstown had to list 5 very bad demolition decisions, THIS would be one of them and perhaps in the #1 pole position! I use that term, pole position, as this is May and that means INDY and those famous words, “Gentlemen, Start Your Engines”.
Rob: Mr. Rankin is a good man and knows alot about theatre though I have never had the opportunity to meet him, in person. To follow through with his suggestion(s) is a good thing, too.
Rob: Do you know this Nathaniel A. Riggle who contributed the Robins link?
Rob: Do you know this Nathaniel A. Riggle who contributed the Robins link?
Rob: Thanks for your informative CT post on the Robins. And btw, thanks for the email.
It is a complete and utter disgrace that this beautiful theatre was demolished and 38 years later it is a PARKING LOT! I hang my head in disgrace for the City of Youngstown in the State of Ohio!
I’m not sure what, if any, the connection is between the Robins and the Packard names? Hopefully someone can post that information here. Thanks.
What can someone tell us about the W.D. Packard Music Hall? Glad to know that the hall exists, but the Robins needs to be restored!
Lost Memory: Thanks for the photos of the Robin, then and now as I see the marquee and vertical ROBINS sign are gone! Somehow I’m not surprised, but saddened none the less!
Good advice from Mr. Rankin and I hope to see this theatre, in person this summer! The above historical piece by Robin Lake is most fascinating to read. Thank you.
The Robins Theatre hopefully will be restored as it is connected with the Packard name and deserves to get some TLC. A trip this summer to Youngstown will include a trip to nearby Warren, now!
wolfgirl500: Funny that you would mention this theatre today as it also came up over lunch today with our Youngstown friends…great timing! I’ve gotten them interested in theatres so they have now acquired the incurable ‘bug’!
I wonder if this theatre is still a multiplex as I’m sure it was built as a single screen theatre?
Chuck1231: Nice article about the organ and vintage b/w photo. I like the marquee then compared to now. Also, the figure skating photos on either side of the marquee.
It’s been a long since I posted here, but just wanted to invite anyone who has never attended one of their monthly organ recitals to do so as you won’t be disappointed in the recital or this theatre and the TLC is receives on a continual basis from the volunteer workers.
Wow, those are quite the lists. Thanks Ken.
I can’t answer your theatre question concerning a Strand Theatre, but wolfgirl might have the answer. I’m sure she’ll tell us if she can. Cinematour is a great resource and comparative site, but without the message board it’s just not the same.
Thanks.